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Upgrading LCD
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 12:18 pm
by nikhopper
Hi guys. Finally making the jump to LCD and getting rid of a 19”CRT, also hoping to reclaim some space on my desk.
I am leaning toward either one of these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6824112005
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6824014131
Any thoughts? Primarily used for gaming and general surfing maybe a movie or two. Also would like to stay under $350. Happy New Year all!
Thanks
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 12:37 pm
by just brew it!
Depending on the games you play, you may need a pretty high-end video card to run those at native resolution with playable framerates.
You should also verify that the monitor you buy supports using the center area of the screen at lower resolution (say 1280x1024 or 1280x960), to get you a normal 5:4 or 4:3 aspect ratio. That way you'll still be able to play games which don't support widescreen, without the picture being distorted (stretched).
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 1:07 pm
by Flying Fox
Wait for the next Dell deal.
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 1:21 pm
by lordT
Those look pretty sweet. If possible use some coupons to bring the price down on a Dell. BTW, what gfx card do you have?
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 2:17 pm
by nikhopper
Thanks Flying Fox and just brew it, good points. To be honest I didn't even think about wide screen conflicting with some games, more to consider.
Those look pretty sweet. If possible use some coupons to bring the price down on a Dell. BTW, what gfx card do you have?
I'm actually still using a...Ahem!...6600GT, really trying to hold off till the midrange DX10 cards come out, hopefully soon! I've heard nothing but great things about the Dell displays, so waiting for a "Dell Deal" may indeed be worth it.
Thanks for the input everyone.
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 2:25 pm
by Flying Fox
If you are after some quality don't fall for the cheaper E207 and E227 though, you would want the 2007FPW/WFP (whatever they want to call it the time of day).
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 3:34 pm
by JustAnEngineer
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 7:53 pm
by mafropetee
i agree. definately go with a dell 2007wfp. i myself am trying to save up for a 2407wfp (powered by a 6800gs until i can either afford an 8800gts or decide to wait for mid-range 8-series)
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 8:45 pm
by LicketySplit
Damn that 2007WFP is one sexy hummer.
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 8:57 pm
by nikhopper
Doh! I just realized I know a girl that works for Dell in sales. I’ll just take her out for a few drinks, get her loaded, bring her back to my place, log on to Dell.com and have her enter her employee discount code…
Well something like that. Thanks for the input everyone.
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 9:25 pm
by king_kilr
Why not just ask her?
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 9:30 pm
by Da_Boss
Thanks Flying Fox and just brew it, good points. To be honest I didn't even think about wide screen conflicting with some games, more to consider.
Pretty much the one stop site for widescreen gaming:
http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/wi ... =Main_Page
And yes. You will need a better vid card. These screen run native resolutions of 1680*1050. To runs games with some degree of quality you may need a 7900GS or better... fortunately 7900GS cards are as cheap as hell these days considering their performance.
As for recommended screens?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824014131
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824001083
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 10:07 pm
by Flying Fox
Da_Boss wrote:And yes. You will need a better vid card. These screen run native resolutions of 1680*1050. To runs games with some degree of quality you may need a 7900GS or better... fortunately 7900GS cards are as cheap as hell these days considering their performance.
Either run the games in widescreen, or just use aspect scaling with something like 1280x1024/1280x960 and be done with it.
Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 5:24 pm
by nikhopper
Why not just ask her?
Sorry the sarcasm never translates well
Thanks Da_Boss, excellent website appreciate your help.